The 2nd NCORD meeting of district Budgam was today held at Sheikh ul Alam Hall of DC Office here under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner (DC) Budgam, S F Hamid.At the outset, SSP Budgam threw light on the drug abuse, its causes and prevention.
He briefed about the measures Budgam Police has been taking for prevention of drug abuse like carrying out frequent awareness rallies and conducting awareness programmes/seminars in schools, colleges and during Thana Diwas at Police Stations throughout the district.
He informed that in the Control part, they are taking stringent legal action against those found indulging in drug peddling and in the Rehabilitation part they are conducting counseling and providing treatment to those who have become victims of drug abuse.
The DC took feedback from officers of the last NCORD meeting held on 30 June, 2022 and laid emphasis on taking effective measures against drug abuse in the district. He enjoined upon the officers to ensure zero tolerance towards drug abuse and stressed for better coordination among various departments & implementation of innovative ideas in controlling drug abuse.
The DC further briefed the officers of Excise, Drug Control and Health Department to take all measures in controlling the drug menace. Threadbare discussion was made about control of cultivation of poppy and all stakeholders were advised to do scientific mapping of those areas of district Budgam where such cultivation is being done.
The DC stressed upon the officers to implement the agenda points in letter and spirit and make district Budgam a Drug Abuse free district.Among others, SSP Budgam, Addl DC Budgam, Chief Medical Officer Budgam, Chief Education Officer Budgam, DFO TT Division Budgam, Medical Superintendent District Hospital Budgam, District Information Officer Budgam, Assistant Drug Controller Budgam, DSWO Budgam, Dy.SP Headquarters Budgam, Excise and Taxation Officer Budgam attended the meeting.